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Femi Kuti

August 23, 2023

Burna Boy rubbishes Afrobeats musicians, says their songs lack ‘substance’

Burna Boy, who has over time described his type of music as Afro-fusion, said foreigners appreciated him more.

Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid
April 3, 2022

Wizkid suffers dual loss at 64th Grammy Awards

Wizkid saw his hopes of winning another Grammy dashed Sunday night as he lost out in the two categories where he was nominated for awards.

Wizkid
February 16, 2022

Femi Kuti to perform at Hollywood Bowl

This year Hollywood Bowl will mark the 100th year of the event that is precisely centered to celebrate and exhibit distinctive musical legends.

Afrobeat singer Femi Kuti
November 23, 2021

64th Grammy Awards: WizKid, Femi, Made Kuti nominated for Best Global Music Album

The ‘Legacy +’ album by Femi Kuti and Made Kuti was another Nigerian album nominated in the same category.

Wizkid, Femi Kuti, Made Kuti
October 4, 2021

COVID-19: Elumelu, Davido, Kuti, others ask G20 leaders to save Africa

These influencers warned that Africa was at risk and can no longer wait for vaccine promises made by rich nations.

August 19, 2021

Nigerian artistes helped Burna Boy, Wizkid to win Grammys: NTDC boss

The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation director-general has ascribed the recent Burna Boy and Wizkid’s Grammy awards to all Nigerian artistes across the country.

June 20, 2021

My music not for Grammy Awards but social change: Femi Kuti

Femi Kuti said as a musician, his fulfilment will be in a prosperous Nigeria and Africa, adding that no award will bring such satisfaction.

Femi Kuti
May 25, 2021

Seun Kuti walks out on Sanwo-Olu at sister’s birthday party

Seun has had running battle with state forces over his activism and anti government stance on several issues.

Seun and Sanwo-Olu u
January 16, 2021

I would have been Fela’s wife: Onyeka Onwenu

Fela kept a harem of women, many of whom are his band members, during his time.

Fela Kuti and Onyeka Onwenu
November 26, 2020

Music not about winning awards: Femi Kuti

Kuti said beyond winning awards, music should inspire “hope” and “comfort” listeners.

Afrobeat singer Femi Kuti